HEAD AND NECK SURGERY

50 Partial Cricotracheal Resection

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Ian N. Jacobs Summary The mainstay for repair of severe laryngotracheal stenosis is either laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR) with cartilage expansion using autologous cartilage or partial cricotracheal resection (CTR) where the…

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47 Endoscopic Airway Surgery

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K. A. Stephenson, M. E. Wyatt Summary Advances in instrumentation and anesthetic techniques have expanded the boundaries of endoscopic airway surgery. Specialized microinstruments, the dilating balloon, laser, and powered microdebrider…

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42 Pediatric Tracheostomy

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Blake Smith, Paul Krakovitz Summary Pediatric tracheostomy persists as a necessary armament of the airway surgeon despite evolving indications over the past several decades. The primary indications for tracheostomy include…

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44 Pediatric Bronchoscopy

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Annabelle Tay Sok Yan, Christine Barron, Tulio A. Valdez Summary Rigid bronchoscopy provides an excellent visualization of the airway. With the advancement in medical technology, the indications and uses continue…

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45 Surgery of Laryngomalacia

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Yoram Stern, Moshe Hain Summary Laryngomalacia is a common cause of neonate stridor and is usually managed conservatively. Severe cases with an indication for surgery are best managed by a…

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43 Tracheocutaneous Fistula Repair

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Christine Fordham, Anna H. Messner Summary Tracheocutaneous fistula (TCF) repair is indicated in pediatric patients who have a persistent TCF 3 to 6 months following tracheostomy decannulation. The surgical repair…

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39 Cleft Lip and Palate

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Yaniv Ebner Summary Clefts of the lip and palate require medical support from birth to adulthood. Attention should be given to multiple concerns such as breathing, feeding, speech, hearing, aesthetic,…

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